I was saddened to see United suffer back to back defeats. Not only did Manc. Red lose points but also pride, which is what it was always about, at Anfield at least. Chelsea were outplayed for a large part of the game, but there wasn't much significance attached to the result as United looked to have got their moves right.
But at Anfield, it was a completely different story. It was like a Rapunzel without the hair or Korn playing pop music, whatever suits you fine. Five letters made the difference - Vidic. The defence was poor and I was surprised to see Scholes make more clearances in the box rather than Brown. I would've put Rio and Evans on wheelchair instead of Nani and Wayne(who), who seemed to make things worse. Another thing that completely blew me out was the mediocre performance of Vander Sar, who seemed determined to give Kuyt a well deserved hattrick. Liverpool's play reminded me of the 4-5-1 Manutd of last season.
Kenny Dalglish has more than inspired the Liverpool team. He seems to have out some spell on them and the way he's getting Suarez, Kuyt and Raul to linkup will sure give the neutrals and opponents some food for thought.
Clearly, United have lost that attacking flair and need someone through the centre to pump it up. Come to think of it, all the top teams in the world have got extremely good players and big names on the centre of the pitch, maybe that's not the United way, but losing isn't the United way either.
Arsenal once again proved that it doesn't matter if it's their home or anything to draw matches rather than go closer to the top. Chamakh and Nasri were unlucky, but Sunderland played their socks off, England have a nice future striker in Welbeck. Whatever happened at Arsenal, draw was the least expected result. Winning against Barca and then drawing Sunderland doesn't make logical sense at all. Van Persie perhaps?
Moving to Chelsea, they seem to be getting stronger by time and victories over United(not very emphatic) and Blackpool would sure do a hell lot to ease Abramovich's nerves. Chelsea were particularly good against Blackpool and with Lampard back in the thick of action, maybe they can just pull of the title(provided Vidic, Van Persie, Fabregas etc. remain injured). I wonder though, how longer Chelsea can depend on their defence rather than forwards for goals!
Things are really getting out of proportion here with the title race being very much open again. If United and Arsenal slip up, of which I'm pretty sure, Chelsea and City could be back in the reckoning, It all depends on how well they manage to keep that balance and maintain the freshness of players.
So, that's what I make of it all right now. But yes, keep your eyes open as the CL fixtures are taking place this midweek.
Bye,
But at Anfield, it was a completely different story. It was like a Rapunzel without the hair or Korn playing pop music, whatever suits you fine. Five letters made the difference - Vidic. The defence was poor and I was surprised to see Scholes make more clearances in the box rather than Brown. I would've put Rio and Evans on wheelchair instead of Nani and Wayne(who), who seemed to make things worse. Another thing that completely blew me out was the mediocre performance of Vander Sar, who seemed determined to give Kuyt a well deserved hattrick. Liverpool's play reminded me of the 4-5-1 Manutd of last season.
Kenny Dalglish has more than inspired the Liverpool team. He seems to have out some spell on them and the way he's getting Suarez, Kuyt and Raul to linkup will sure give the neutrals and opponents some food for thought.
Clearly, United have lost that attacking flair and need someone through the centre to pump it up. Come to think of it, all the top teams in the world have got extremely good players and big names on the centre of the pitch, maybe that's not the United way, but losing isn't the United way either.
Arsenal once again proved that it doesn't matter if it's their home or anything to draw matches rather than go closer to the top. Chamakh and Nasri were unlucky, but Sunderland played their socks off, England have a nice future striker in Welbeck. Whatever happened at Arsenal, draw was the least expected result. Winning against Barca and then drawing Sunderland doesn't make logical sense at all. Van Persie perhaps?
Moving to Chelsea, they seem to be getting stronger by time and victories over United(not very emphatic) and Blackpool would sure do a hell lot to ease Abramovich's nerves. Chelsea were particularly good against Blackpool and with Lampard back in the thick of action, maybe they can just pull of the title(provided Vidic, Van Persie, Fabregas etc. remain injured). I wonder though, how longer Chelsea can depend on their defence rather than forwards for goals!
Things are really getting out of proportion here with the title race being very much open again. If United and Arsenal slip up, of which I'm pretty sure, Chelsea and City could be back in the reckoning, It all depends on how well they manage to keep that balance and maintain the freshness of players.
So, that's what I make of it all right now. But yes, keep your eyes open as the CL fixtures are taking place this midweek.
Bye,
